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Ghaffar Paras
Deputy Programme Manager, National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)
Ghaffar Paras is a seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience in program management, project design, and monitoring and evaluation. He has led teams, driven compliance, and delivered impactful results across sectors including climate change, disaster management, and social development. Ghaffar holds an MBA from the Asian University of Science and Technology, Thailand, and is a published author on socio-economic and environmental issues. His international exposure enriches his ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural settings.
Dr. Fareeda Kezbai
Veterinary Officer, Livestock Department, Pakistan
Dr. Fareeda is a veterinary officer in Balochistan, specializing in livestock disease surveillance, diagnostics, and control. She has led numerous vaccination campaigns, focusing on tick-borne diseases, including Theileria lestoquardi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum. With a strong background in parasitology, she works to improve livestock health, empower farmers, and enhance food security in rural areas. Her leadership in training veterinary staff and farmers, particularly women, strengthens disease prevention and veterinary services across underserved districts.
Zara Tajwar
CEO, LAWomen
Zara is a lawyer, women's rights activist, social entrepreneur, and founder of LaWomen. She has a bachelor’s degree in law and a master’s degree in business administration. She started her corporate legal practice in 2007. But in 2013 when she read a case file of a girl whose rapists and killers were set free because of poor prosecution, she left her promising career in corporate law to provide free legal aid to women who cannot afford it.
Dr. Mudasir Abro
Provincial Coordinator, Health Departement, Quetta
Dr. Mudassir from Health Department Quetta is a medical doctor and public health specialist with over seven years of experience serving underserved communities in Balochistan. With an MBBS, a Master’s in Public Health, and a super-specialty in Field Epidemiology, he designs and implements healthcare programs that reduce poverty-driven health disparities. His work focuses on strengthening primary healthcare, lowering out-of-pocket medical expenses. He leverages data-driven strategies to advocate for equitable health policies, ensuring vulnerable populations receive accessible and affordable medical services.
Abdul Wasay
Manager Partnership and Investor Relations ,National Incubation Center (NIC) BUITEMS
Abdul Wasay collaborates with partners to provide startups with access to resources, mentorship, and market opportunities. And facilitate demo days, investor pitch sessions, and networking events to connect startups with potential investors. In his role, he also works closely with startups to prepare them for fundraising and other funding opportunities within the incubator.
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